Toronto Public Health

Communicable Disease Control

To prevent and control the spread of communicable disease in our city. Toronto Public Health provides immunizations, health education and counselling, clinical services, inspection services and responds to reports of communicable diseases and outbreaks in our community and our institutions.

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a potentially serious illness. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Although the risk of becoming infected is low, protection against mosquito bites can reduce this risk even further.

Immunization Information Line

Mainline

For Health Professionals

Toronto Public Health provides timely, accurate, and relevant public health information for physicians and infection control practitioners practising in Toronto. Check out the Health Professional Website.